Starting The Engine - Remote Control Models - Mercury 25 Jet 4-Stroke Manual

Starting The Engine ‑ Remote Control Models
Before starting, read the pre‑starting checklist, special operating
instructions, and engine break‑in procedure in the Operation
section.
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without
the water intake housing in the water to prevent damage to the
water pump (running dry) or overheating of the engine.
NOTE: If the outboard runs out of fuel, or has been in storage for
an extended period of time, additional attempts to start the engine
are required to purge the fuel system of air.
1. Open the fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting
type fuel tanks.
2. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels
firm.
IMPORTANT: To prevent engine flooding, do not squeeze the
primer bulb after engine has warmed up.
3. Set the lanyard stop switch to the "RUN" position. Refer to
General Information ‑ Lanyard Stop Switch.
OPERATION
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